Heads Up: 10.19.06

Arizona ranked dumbest in the U.S. AZ Republic

Newark Mayor Cory Booker's first 100 days. NYT

In KS, some GOPers are turning into Dems. WaPo

Utah to Chinese: "Stop by on your way to [fill-in-the-blank]." Salt Lake Tribune

Los Angeles schools may be facing a $2.5 billion funding gap. LA Times

Is the head of IA's Polk County medically competent? Des Moines Register

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